About Michael Kent

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Michael Kent is a professional Comedian and Magician who has toured 47 states (c'mon Utah, Montana and Wyoming!) and 15 different countries performing live for audiences. He's appeared on the hit television show Penn & Teller Fool Us and is the host of the livestream talk show
Joke/Story/Trick.

The Internet Says it's True is an award winning podcast on the WCBE Podcast Experience (90.5FM Columbus, OH) where he shares forgotten history, bizarre tales and facts that seem too strange to be true. Every episode, a listener tells him something bizarre or surprising that they've recently learned and he gets to the bottom of it. Every episode ends by playing a gameshow-style quiz game with a celebrity guest.

Michael is originally from Urbana, OH and resides in Columbus, OH.

The Internet Says it's True is a proud winner of a 2021 DotComm Award and 2022 AVA Digital Award.

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Forgotten history, bizarre tales & facts that seem too strange to be true! Host Michael Kent dives into strange, bizarre or surprising history and gets to the bottom of each story! Every episode ends by playing a gameshow-style quiz game with a celebrity guest. Part of the WCBE Podcast Experience.

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Based on the popular podcast The Internet Says It's True, this book is packed with 50+ bite-sized tales that are so bizarre, ironic, or hilarious, you'll want to read them aloud at the dinner table-or in the bathroom.

Perfect for trivia lovers, history buffs, or anyone who enjoys a weird fact and a good laugh, Michael Kent delivers a light, witty collection of stories that you truly have to read to believe.   Whether you're a longtime fan of the podcast or just someone who loves strange-but-true tales, this book is your new go-to for fun facts, party icebreakers, and brainy bathroom reading.  

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